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After more than 50 years in business, California’s Great America in Santa Clara will be closing its gates for good. The park’s final day of operation will be Sept. 6, 2027, on Labor Day, park officials announced on Friday. Since opening in 1976, Great America has become a beloved mainstay for thrillseekers in Northern California and has welcomed tens of millions of guests over its 50-year run. Beginning in March 2027, the park will celebrate its Farewell Season. “Guests will have one last opportunity to revisit favorite rides and attractions, relive cherished traditions and create new memories with family and friends before the park’s final day,” park officials said. Great America’s closure has been expected since 2022, when Cedar Fair sold the park to San Francisco logistics real estate firm Prologis for $310 million.

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